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Revenue Recognition Analyst- Mississauga, Canada

  • Department Finance
  • Location Canada - Toronto
  • Location Type Hybrid
Revenue Team
Our revenue team plays an integral role with regard to Guidewire’s current operations, our growth objectives, and the broader finance organization. Revenue assurance has an important seat at the table with the CEO, CFO, and the Sales leadership team as it relates to deals, new products, licensing, and business model expansion. We operate throughout the world today with plans to drive our growth through organic initiatives as well as acquisitions and partnerships. Our revenue team will be evolving. The revenue team receives a lot of exposure with opportunities to influence the long term direction of the company including how we license and sell our software, consulting, and cloud services.

The Role
As The Revenue Analyst you will be a contributing member of the revenue accounting team and will report to the Revenue Manager. As a top candidate, you should have a desire to learn and review revenue related contracts and apply your knowledge of revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606) and documentation the assessment in contract write-up 

Responsibilities

  • Review sales arrangements to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with Guidewire policy and Revenue Recognition Accounting Standards – ASC 606;
  • Prepare deal write-up for final revenue recognition accounting conclusions and supporting documentations for executed contracts and work with our external auditor;
  • Partner with Deal Desk, Legal, Sale and Sale Operation, FP&A and other Finance teams for deal review during contract negotiations and monthly close tasks;
  • Assist Managers in maintaining and updating internal revenue policies, procedure and SOX controls;
  • Assist with other accounting projects/areas as necessary

  • Requirements: 
    An experience finance professional with strong software revenue recognition knowledge in the areas of ASC 606, and related revenue recognition pronouncements under US GAAP and IFRS preferably gained in the software industry with 2+ years of experience  or in an audit of Big 4 accounting firms. Other requirements are as follows:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance. CPA preferred
  • Experience with multiple business models such as SaaS, on-premise licenses, and services
  • Great interpersonal skills to collaborate with different individuals across the organization and ability to impart ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
  • Highly motivated and keen to learn.
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
  • Working knowledge of Google Workspace, Saleforce CPQ and Oracle a plus.

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 450 insurers, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.


As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1000+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of add-ons that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 
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FINANCIAL

FINANCIAL

Receive market-competitive pay and incentive programs—because you deserve it! To help future-proof your income, we offer generous support through retirement savings plans.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Keep your physical and emotional health in tip-top shape with health insurance for you and your family, an employee assistance program, annual wellness reimbursement, and access to wellness resources.

FLEXIBLE WORKING

FLEXIBLE WORKING

Work in an environment where you’ll have the freedom and trust to make an impact, with time for your life outside of work.

DOWNTIME

DOWNTIME

Relax and kick back through our generous paid time-off programs. Make a difference in your community with three volunteer days each year. Take your own personal day of rest with My Day. We also offer ample paid leave for all new parents.

CONTINUAL DEVELOPMENT

CONTINUAL DEVELOPMENT

We encourage self-directed learning, giving you every chance to become a better version of yourself, both professionally and personally. At Guidewire, lifelong learning is here for the taking.

CAREER MOBILITY

CAREER MOBILITY

Your career opportunities are only limited by your own imagination. Guidewire’s community is filled with chances to expand your horizons across any of our teams or worldwide‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ locations.